Thulani Serero has been linked with a move to PAOK

Bafana Bafana midfielder, Thulani Serero has been linked with a move to PAOK Saloniki and here is why ‘Crème’ could in fact end up in Greece.

The 25-year-old central midfielder seems to have fallen down the pecking order at Ajax and he wouldn’t be the first player to leave the club for PAOK.

Danny Hoesen, who was coincidently the other goal-scorer when Serero’s goal helped Ajax to beat FC Barcelona back in 2013, joined PAOK on loan for six months between January and July 2014.

Another current PAOK player, Hedwiges Maduro came through Ajax’s youth system and played for the club until 2008 before joining Valencia. From there he found his way via Sevilla to Greece.

In addition, PAOK’s new sporting director, Frank Arnesen used to play for Ajax between 1975 and 1981. 

Despite the strong links between the two clubs, it remains to be seen whether Serero would be willing to give up the chance of playing Champions League football – Ajax still has to qualify after drawing 2-2 away to Austria Vienna in the first leg of the second qualification round this week.

Serero missed the game due to his ongoing ankle injury, but the fact that his side gave a two-goal lead away in the second half might play in his favour.

It’s also not sure why Serero has really fallen down Frank de Boer’s pecking order after starting 30 games for the Dutch side last season, but perhaps he could shine during a one-year loan in Greece to show the Ajax coach his worth.

He was earlier linked Italian giants AC Milan, but these rumours have quickly cooled off. The Siya crew will keep you updated on all latest developments around one of Mzansi’s finest.